Transportation

Vienna International Airport has direct scheduled flights from destinations including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lyon, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Prague, Tirana, Geneva and Zurich. The airport is 15 kms from the city centre and less than 30 minutes away from the Hofburg Congress Centre by shuttle service (bus and train) or taxi.

Vienna is linked by motorway and by rail to major European cities.

Frequent bus and train shuttle services are available from the airport to the city centre. Various organisations offer single or return trips ranging in the prices from 3 euro to 9 euro. The CAT shuttle train offers delegates the possibility to check-in for Austrian Airlines flight at Wien Mitte station.

The South and West railway stations are 3 kms away from the Hofburg, which is easily accessible by metro (Herrengasse - U3). A one-way taxi ride from the airport to the city centre should cost in the region of 30 euro.

You should be aware that 26th October is an Austrian National holiday. Delegates who arrive in Vienna on this day are recommended to travel by public transport as roads may be congested.

City Airport Transportation

City Airport Train (CAT) is pleased to support e-2004 and is offering all delegates a discounted price for single tickets to and from the airport. Upon presentation of your e-2004 Letter of confirmation, delegates can purchase single tickets for 7.50 euro from the nominated CAT employee on the train.

The CAT service between Vienna International Airport and Wien Mitte station runs every 30 minutes between 05:37 - 23:36, with a journey time of 16 minutes. The CAT shuttle train offers delegates the possibility to check-in for Austrian Airlines flights at Wien Mitte station up to 75 minutes prior to flight departure.

Official Carrier - Austrian Airlines

Austrian Arrows and Lauda are pleased to support e-2004 as the Official Carriers. All e-2004 Delegates and one accompanying person will benefit from a special discount on available fares.

Participants should contact their nearest Austrian Airlines office or travel agent to receive information on flights and fares. Each participant must present their registration information and provide the reference code: E2004.

Participants from the USA should contact Lyon Travel, 999 Putney Road, P.O. Box 6179, Brattleboro, Toll Free Telephone Number: 800-639-3849, e-mail: conferences@lyontravel.com.